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LAB POINTS

essential production tools for under $100

write, record, remix, DJ and perform live

quickly becoming the industry standard for music production

multitrack recording up to 32-bit/192 kHz

powerful and creative MIDI sequencing of software and hardware instruments

intuitive workflow with non-destructive editing and unlimited undo

realtime audio manipulation

advanced warping and real-time time-stretching

wide range of software instruments and effects

full VST, AU, and ReWire support

supports AIFF, WAV, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and FLAC formats

Includes 7GBs of instruments, sounds, kits and loops

REVIEW

Ableton Live 9 Intro gives you the essentials of Ableton Live at a great price. Whether you're a talented newcomer or a seasoned professional, Live Intro has got what you need for writing songs, making beats, recording, remixing, DJing and performing your music live on stage.åÊIf you're just starting out, Live's fluid workflow, real-time audio manipulation and an impressive 4 GB audio content package provide a smart step into the world of music production and digital DJing.åÊFor established DJs and producers, Intro provides studio-quality sound and an opportunity to plug Live's renowned composition and performance features into your current setup. A whole new way to write and perform for less than the price of a plug-in.

OUR OPINION

For under $100, Intro gives you everything you need to create and perform your tracks. Though it isn't as loaded as the full version of Live or Live Suite, the limitations in Intro do not affect the sound or quality of the music you create in Intro. The limitations are very reasonable considering the price (i.e. you're limited to 64 audio tracks, 2 effect sends, 12 Ableton effects at once, etc.). For a full comparison chart click here. Even with the limitations, this is still an incredible value for the price and an excellent way to get into producing with Live. Recommended.